A WOMAN has come forward following reports of an altercation between a cyclist and car driver in Poole.

Police issued a photo appeal following the incident, which happened in Bournemouth Road, Poole at 8.50am on Thursday, December 7.

The driver of a black Honda CRV – a local woman aged in her 40s – challenged a female cyclist who she believed was about to go through a red traffic light.

It was reported that the cyclist then verbally abused the woman, kicked and punched the car, attempted to rip the wing mirror from the vehicle and then opened the passenger door and slammed it shut.

After the lights turned green the victim drove away and pulled over to examine her car.

It was alleged the cyclist approached the victim and again became abusive, produced a small pointed item from a compartment on the bike and threatened to stab the woman.

She also reportedly rammed her bike into the victim.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “Following a photo appeal, a woman came forward to assist officers with the investigation.

“As a result of an investigation the decision has been made that no charges will be brought, and no further police action will be taken.”